- Andrews University is a private school while Michigan State University (MSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than Andrews University ($33,710).
- Andrews University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.66% than MSU (71.55%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Andrews University (1,210).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than Andrews University (2,858 students).
Andrews University View More Rivals | Michigan State University View More Rivals | |
| #247 in National Universities #22 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Berrien Springs, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
Andrews| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,710 | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $28,440 | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $21,031 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 57.66% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 31.25% | Yield | 32.35% |
| 1,210 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,858 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 1,295 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 1,563 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $47,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,614) $5,324 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 199 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 606 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $45,534 for Faculties $42,824 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |